Shell Newmarket fuel prices

Shell · CB8 9AP · Newmarket

220 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk

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Diesel here is 0.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Shell Newmarket

Unleaded
179.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Unleaded
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
202.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
229.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Newmarket?

Unleaded
£98.95
Super Unleaded
£109.95
Diesel
£111.60
Super Diesel
£126.45

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Petrol stations near CB8 9AP

Station Unleaded
BP
6 Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk
179.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
0.7 mi · Diesel 202.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Fordham Road, Newmarket
175.9pLast reported 6 days ago
1.4 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
BP
A14 Westbound, Nr Newmarket, Suffolk
174.9p
1.5 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago -1.0p cheaper
BP
A14 Eastbound, Nr Newmarket, Suffolk
174.9p
1.6 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago -1.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Toilets 24-hour fuel Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Shell Newmarket
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2026

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2020
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2023

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Shell Newmarket fuel prices compare

Unleaded

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Unleaded

Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

0.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.7p)

2.3% above the UK average (+4.5p)

1.3% above the Shell national average (+2.6p)

3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 202.9p on 4 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct

Super Diesel

3.0% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+6.7p)

5.7% above the UK average (+12.5p)

3.2% above the Shell national average (+7.1p)

4th cheapest of 4 for Super Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Hyperion Sf Connect — 0.7 mi away, save ~293p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 229.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct

Shell Newmarket price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
179.9p 199.9p 202.9p −2.0 229.9p
179.9p 199.9p 204.9p 229.9p +5.0
179.9p 199.9p 204.9p +2.0 224.9p
179.9p 199.9p 202.9p +1.0 224.9p
More than 30 days ago
179.9p 199.9p 201.9p +2.0 224.9p
179.9p +1.0 199.9p 199.9p −1.0 224.9p
178.9p 199.9p 200.9p +1.0 224.9p
178.9p +2.0 199.9p 199.9p 224.9p
176.9p +1.0 199.9p +5.0 199.9p +1.0 224.9p
175.9p 194.9p 198.9p −1.0 224.9p +5.0

One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.

Where the money goes

About 46% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.

Per litre Pump price Fuel and retailer Fuel duty VAT
Unleaded 179.9p 96.95p 52.95p 30.00p
Super Unleaded 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Diesel 202.9p 116.15p 52.95p 33.80p
Super Diesel 229.9p 138.65p 52.95p 38.30p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Shell Newmarket

How much is diesel at Shell Newmarket?

Diesel at Shell Newmarket is 202.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 4.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.60.

Is Shell Newmarket open 24 hours?

Yes. Shell Newmarket is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Shell Newmarket have?

Shell Newmarket reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.

How often does Shell Newmarket change its prices?

Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.